tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28820005747419888622017-09-19T22:36:26.961-07:00A Mum 'n the OvenA Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.comBlogger420125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-31125424990745049092016-04-13T10:37:00.002-07:002016-04-13T10:39:07.264-07:00Time Saver : Tag on Fitted Sheet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DCVk1u7sKsQ/Vw6DzJBmZMI/AAAAAAAAJKs/xI8BkICejlstP-kC6dvBqm7MIKz3AcfmwCLcB/s1600/Tag%2Bon%2BFitted%2BSheet.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DCVk1u7sKsQ/Vw6DzJBmZMI/AAAAAAAAJKs/xI8BkICejlstP-kC6dvBqm7MIKz3AcfmwCLcB/s320/Tag%2Bon%2BFitted%2BSheet.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Every fitted sheet has a tag sewn into one of the corners. That tag belongs on the <strong>bottom, left corner</strong>, if you're <em>laying on your back in the bed.</em>A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-22164429168366026182016-04-10T19:49:00.005-07:002016-04-10T19:49:59.006-07:00Fresher Home with Febreze Car Clips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JdK6dQXlLkE/VwsQLLH2JgI/AAAAAAAAJKU/2REtKzfuDoMyQfqEDvYGwRvu_-gzuU0Ew/s1600/febrezecarclipvent1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JdK6dQXlLkE/VwsQLLH2JgI/AAAAAAAAJKU/2REtKzfuDoMyQfqEDvYGwRvu_-gzuU0Ew/s1600/febrezecarclipvent1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />You have probably seen those neat little <strong>Febreze Car Clip</strong> fresheners in store that claim to work wonders when attached to the vents in your car. However, did you know they are just as, if not <em>more </em>effective in your HOME?! Simply clip on to your floor vents - when&nbsp;the heat is run, the scent is released. These clips work for quite awhile as well. A great air freshener&nbsp;for a small price!&nbsp;<br /><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-53417967916548501782016-04-10T19:43:00.001-07:002016-04-10T19:43:57.507-07:00How to Whiten your Stained Nails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KWcVsBkXTpA/VwsPIo5tkHI/AAAAAAAAJKQ/sbFuSqQNYEEW3ZntozqLVZJD5ZLY9YSOg/s1600/20160410_223526_resized.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KWcVsBkXTpA/VwsPIo5tkHI/AAAAAAAAJKQ/sbFuSqQNYEEW3ZntozqLVZJD5ZLY9YSOg/s320/20160410_223526_resized.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />If you are a regular nail polish user, you are well aware of how stained and&nbsp;discoloured your nails can become after not being able to "breathe". This is also a&nbsp;useful tips for SMOKERS.&nbsp;We now have the answer to keep those babies healthy and white!<br /><br /><br />1 Mix a small amount of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide together.<br /><br /><br />2. Make into a paste.<br /><br /><br />3. Use a toothbrush to scrub the paste onto your nails (both fingers and toes if needed)<br /><br /><br />4. Soak your nails in the paste and let sit for approximately 5-10 minutes.<br /><br /><br />5. Rinse.A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-56515861824347555872016-04-05T20:54:00.000-07:002016-04-05T20:54:10.310-07:00Shoe Fitting: Teaching Kids Left & Right<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N3cyVCe8ebI/VwSHwn4J46I/AAAAAAAAJJ4/6t1MVQWmmSYYgX0MuR7Z_l1Moo0NutNug/s1600/pinkshoe_onwhite21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N3cyVCe8ebI/VwSHwn4J46I/AAAAAAAAJJ4/6t1MVQWmmSYYgX0MuR7Z_l1Moo0NutNug/s320/pinkshoe_onwhite21.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While building independence and confidence, cutting stickers into 2 separate pieces and placing in your child's shoes will teach him or her to "match" each piece and put the proper shoe on the right foot. I did this with both my kids and it was extremely effective!﻿</div><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-77271135473879417012016-04-05T20:45:00.002-07:002016-04-05T20:45:38.377-07:00Baking Soda: A Little Goes a Long Way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SxVAme2m1JQ/VwSGVHTDVWI/AAAAAAAAJJs/JZ1AI-W0V5Mrj5YEKuanCB26ajzW2v7pw/s1600/Baking%2BSoda%2BSachets%2Bin%2BFridge.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SxVAme2m1JQ/VwSGVHTDVWI/AAAAAAAAJJs/JZ1AI-W0V5Mrj5YEKuanCB26ajzW2v7pw/s320/Baking%2BSoda%2BSachets%2Bin%2BFridge.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />This handy tip will prevent you from wasting an entire box of baking soda! Instead of storing the whole thing at the back of your refrigerator to keep things fresh, create little "sachets" from small bags. Loosely tie off with either dental floss or ribbon so the baking soda is still able to do its magic.A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-55073507471917131542016-04-05T20:28:00.000-07:002016-04-05T20:28:10.686-07:00Prolong the LIfe of your Cell Phone Charger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d_LDbWYUCK4/VwSBwsicvgI/AAAAAAAAJJg/sc8q8ige6_4w7Gk3eO64657BwC0IV2LGQ/s1600/635904272325822147-1573193186_600x540_ac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d_LDbWYUCK4/VwSBwsicvgI/AAAAAAAAJJg/sc8q8ige6_4w7Gk3eO64657BwC0IV2LGQ/s1600/635904272325822147-1573193186_600x540_ac.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />If you use your cell phone as much as I do, you are aware of how those chargers are <em>not</em> made to last! They fray or bend within a couple months time and you are left having to purchase a new one quickly. So here is a tip to prolong the life of your charger: <strong>use a spring from an old pen to keep it from bending and breaking.</strong><br /><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-42318605456826880522016-04-05T20:18:00.003-07:002016-04-05T20:18:34.354-07:00Keep your Cereal Fresh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MD6M6SRz6c0/VwR_bLjo87I/AAAAAAAAJJU/fYnjbR8OgGEYFxWziJT37TBAZr9zqMKcg/s1600/xcerealinfreezer450_jpg_pagespeed_ic_ru55OdBaWI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MD6M6SRz6c0/VwR_bLjo87I/AAAAAAAAJJU/fYnjbR8OgGEYFxWziJT37TBAZr9zqMKcg/s1600/xcerealinfreezer450_jpg_pagespeed_ic_ru55OdBaWI.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />My kids don't eat cereal everyday - because obviously their tastes change from day to day (how many moms can relate?!) Therefore, I needed a way to keep all these opened boxes from going stale until the kiddos decided they were in a cereal phase again. That is when I discovered that actually <strong>storing your cereal in the freezer will prevent it from going stale! </strong>This has saved me so much money after not having to throw it all out.<br /><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-2869870632459292652016-04-05T20:12:00.003-07:002016-04-05T20:12:30.920-07:00Body Wash Vs. Soap: Ridding Scum from your Tub<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DSluFfRUpes/VwR-CHCoKWI/AAAAAAAAJJI/Vl0bv1-Z-VYSVBOvJmWd44zbkyiA1-h_Q/s1600/Body%2BWash%2Bto%2BAvoid%2BSoap%2BScum.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DSluFfRUpes/VwR-CHCoKWI/AAAAAAAAJJI/Vl0bv1-Z-VYSVBOvJmWd44zbkyiA1-h_Q/s320/Body%2BWash%2Bto%2BAvoid%2BSoap%2BScum.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Did you know that regular soap contains fats and oils that create soap scum build up in&nbsp;your bathtub or shower stall? However, since <strong>body wash is actually a detergent, </strong>it is specifically formulated to <strong>prevent </strong>that caked on mess!<br /><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-16387233107116327152016-04-05T20:03:00.000-07:002016-04-05T20:03:05.839-07:00Bathroom Freshness!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6_1zvguprec/VwR74-6Y5tI/AAAAAAAAJI8/o7tmyw_-WxA0SDfvnQx95lhXCfcWk7ZkA/s1600/ToiletBowlBrush_2_jpg97416d91-3454-4351-ac90-26f608797749Original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6_1zvguprec/VwR74-6Y5tI/AAAAAAAAJI8/o7tmyw_-WxA0SDfvnQx95lhXCfcWk7ZkA/s320/ToiletBowlBrush_2_jpg97416d91-3454-4351-ac90-26f608797749Original.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A lot of the bathroom odor you experience in your home is coming from your toilet bowl brush. By adding cleaner to the tray/pan, it will keep those smells at bay until you get around to cleaning the brush thoroughly.</div><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-22001956257186823502016-03-30T18:26:00.000-07:002016-03-30T18:26:05.629-07:00No More Boiling Messes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BaQ549hvb8I/Vvx8SpHbVkI/AAAAAAAAJIs/Jzk87cC5MvMD4G0U4Z8meZMfkqJ-PZraQ/s1600/Wooden%2BSpoon%2Bto%2BPrevent%2BWater%2BBoiling%2BOver.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BaQ549hvb8I/Vvx8SpHbVkI/AAAAAAAAJIs/Jzk87cC5MvMD4G0U4Z8meZMfkqJ-PZraQ/s320/Wooden%2BSpoon%2Bto%2BPrevent%2BWater%2BBoiling%2BOver.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />You know all those times you are cooking away on the stove and leave to go quickly do something else? Only to come back to one heck of a mess - especially if it's a really starchy item you are cooking! Well I have the answer - putting a wooden spoon across the top of a pot will completely stop your water from boiling over. TRY IT!<br /><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-86495399432160760242016-03-30T17:58:00.004-07:002016-03-30T17:58:46.095-07:00Wrinkle Free Mornings!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v9x-zvW7fxA/Vvx15BWxMMI/AAAAAAAAJIQ/fkQSvEjdzKAJgcSke0r518kUy-VC9MRkQ/s1600/hot-water-shower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v9x-zvW7fxA/Vvx15BWxMMI/AAAAAAAAJIQ/fkQSvEjdzKAJgcSke0r518kUy-VC9MRkQ/s400/hot-water-shower.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hang a wrinkled garment&nbsp;(shirt or dress)&nbsp;in the bathroom before taking a hot shower. The steam will help get the wrinkles out AND you don't need to waste hydro throwing it in the dryer for those few&nbsp;minutes!</div><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-20374292979270253942016-03-30T17:52:00.001-07:002016-03-30T17:52:09.354-07:00Ridding your Kitchen of Pesky Fruit Flies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sDkS0snWuFQ/Vvx0Ahkln6I/AAAAAAAAJIE/cN8GIlQ7dMobYIORK-BviQKdI_X2eOI4w/s1600/Dealing%2BWith%2BFruit%2BFlies.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sDkS0snWuFQ/Vvx0Ahkln6I/AAAAAAAAJIE/cN8GIlQ7dMobYIORK-BviQKdI_X2eOI4w/s1600/Dealing%2BWith%2BFruit%2BFlies.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take a lemon and cut into two halves. Place them in your oven directly on the rack and leave the oven door open for a few hours (you can even do it overnight!) Take&nbsp;an aluminum tray and place at the bottom of your oven to catch the flies.&nbsp;In the morning, close the oven door and turn the broiler on. Let the oven cool, toss the citrus, and wipe out the base of the oven OR remove the tray. The flies are will be gone - and not to mention, your kitchen will smell heavenly!</div><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-48059213888639894332016-03-30T17:33:00.002-07:002016-03-30T17:37:15.897-07:00How to Quickly & Effectively Clean your Coffeemaker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uQx7OCx7jbw/VvxwQiKxZyI/AAAAAAAAJH4/WEdy-BbVGgUN58jDJ8bOB9G-gG6rtqJdQ/s1600/k2-_116979a1-e0ab-45e4-b116-af301554a03a_v1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uQx7OCx7jbw/VvxwQiKxZyI/AAAAAAAAJH4/WEdy-BbVGgUN58jDJ8bOB9G-gG6rtqJdQ/s1600/k2-_116979a1-e0ab-45e4-b116-af301554a03a_v1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />How often do you actually take the time to thoroughly clean your coffee maker? Even if its a Tassimo or Keurig? Well with this simple trick, you will be doing it a lot more frequently!<br /><br /><br /><strong><em><br /></em></strong><br /><strong><em>Run 1 part vinegar + 1 part water through a brew cycle in your coffeemaker and the result will be like brand new.</em></strong><br /><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-38377687586936044052016-03-29T10:24:00.002-07:002016-03-29T10:24:22.899-07:00Properly Cleaning your Kitchen Mixer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H6DOo0xhWao/Vvq5dSA4QaI/AAAAAAAAJHY/VCBm2PpJET4_2ONSD3-U3JMEVPvn4kFJA/s1600/7be497f7-90f0-44fd-b91f-2114403f5c82--IMG_3658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H6DOo0xhWao/Vvq5dSA4QaI/AAAAAAAAJHY/VCBm2PpJET4_2ONSD3-U3JMEVPvn4kFJA/s320/7be497f7-90f0-44fd-b91f-2114403f5c82--IMG_3658.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wiping down with a wet, soapy rag can do in a pinch, BUT what do we do to give it a REALLY deep clean that mixer needs?To clean out all of those nasty dried bits ( think: flour, dried egg, batter, cocoa powder, etc.) that get stuck in the crevices of stand mixers, use either a <strong>toothpick OR the end of a wooden skewer.</strong> It's satisfying to excavate all of the materials of baking projects past and then wipe them up with a damp cloth. I also make sure to unscrew the little knob where you can affix attachments to the mixer; there's always a lot of gunk hiding under there as well! </div><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-32542360044045375202016-03-29T10:18:00.003-07:002016-03-29T10:18:56.930-07:00Freshen Up Those Stale Chips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irUQ1Ap1GJU/Vvq4u3bI4vI/AAAAAAAAJHQ/wrsQkkvsFSY2n3TJbTfrR-5k28b3P2q4w/s1600/65069bcaf3e4f51caf433cac26a55692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irUQ1Ap1GJU/Vvq4u3bI4vI/AAAAAAAAJHQ/wrsQkkvsFSY2n3TJbTfrR-5k28b3P2q4w/s320/65069bcaf3e4f51caf433cac26a55692.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />There's no need to toss old chips once they become stale. Just put them on a microwave-safe plate, add a splash of olive oil&nbsp;and nuke on full power for 10 seconds. Like new again!<br /><span id="goog_803258361"></span><span id="goog_803258362"></span><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-61592410245247609882016-03-25T19:37:00.001-07:002016-03-25T19:37:17.738-07:00The RIGHT Way to Cut Your Watermelon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LsMd1p_VW2w/VvX1ietHHRI/AAAAAAAAJGs/sVOsdyC9Qpw10WOZxC1bbJIzIsgtII9kw/s1600/Untitled-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LsMd1p_VW2w/VvX1ietHHRI/AAAAAAAAJGs/sVOsdyC9Qpw10WOZxC1bbJIzIsgtII9kw/s400/Untitled-1.png" width="134" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Instead of slicing the melon into wide wedges that inevitably get juice all over your face, chin AND hands,&nbsp;cut the fruit&nbsp;(or any other melon) in half, then slice it in a grid. That will give you evenly sized slices that each have a bit of rind at the bottom to act as a convenient handle - which is amazing for tiny fingers!</div><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-69530960992676715272016-03-25T19:22:00.002-07:002016-03-25T19:22:51.011-07:00The Easiest (and Quickest) Way to Clean your BlenderWe all know the awesome convenience our blenders can bring to our lives, but then there is the dreaded mess we have to clean afterwards. YUCK! Not to mention, you have no idea how many times I cut my fingers trying to clean those intricate blades with a dish cloth - that is until I discovered this amazing trick!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sIiXil7hogk/VvXyWZ3lzBI/AAAAAAAAJGg/6tsZvUWvtWICBDitCxbGZYLX3XTAwsmUQ/s1600/20160325_215916_resized.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sIiXil7hogk/VvXyWZ3lzBI/AAAAAAAAJGg/6tsZvUWvtWICBDitCxbGZYLX3XTAwsmUQ/s400/20160325_215916_resized.png" width="248" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Fill the blender about halfway full with hot water, then add a few drops of dish soap. Turn the blender on high and watch the magic happen. Run a few times if necessary. Rinse with cool water and it's clean! It's that simple.A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-86689827146167225952016-03-25T18:48:00.002-07:002016-03-25T19:41:40.760-07:00Keep your Ice Cream Fresh & Soft<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ajBk-Gt0xPk/VvXpyc14baI/AAAAAAAAJGQ/Z2M1HVwzGkYCM2eLNFue4cJ4v9IxeVS_A/s1600/IMG_4771.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ajBk-Gt0xPk/VvXpyc14baI/AAAAAAAAJGQ/Z2M1HVwzGkYCM2eLNFue4cJ4v9IxeVS_A/s320/IMG_4771.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You know those times you are craving a nice bowl of your favourite ice cream, only to find it's hard as a rock and nearly impossible to spoon out? Well, NO MORE! Putting a container of ice cream in a Ziplock bag before placing it in the freezer will help keep the ice cream soft for&nbsp;scooping. It will also prevent that nasty freezer burn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">ENJOY! :)</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-51757802679780202042016-03-23T12:25:00.001-07:002016-03-24T09:06:22.920-07:00The Best Ways to Use Deodorant (that don't involve our armpits!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mn7mwK43JLU/VvK1hO-zWaI/AAAAAAAAJFs/IkwRUogIu5URJGPs6xYLXfJjvNlm1vcUQ/s1600/Uses%2BFor%2BDeodorant.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mn7mwK43JLU/VvK1hO-zWaI/AAAAAAAAJFs/IkwRUogIu5URJGPs6xYLXfJjvNlm1vcUQ/s320/Uses%2BFor%2BDeodorant.png" width="320"></a></div><br><br><br><br>As many as you already&nbsp;know, I adore finding ways to use other household products and this one is definitely a favourite of mine!<br><br><br>1. Just bought a brand new pair of fancy shoes? Prevent friction and those horrible blisters by swiping deodorant on the areas that sores normally form. The deodorant acts as a barrier between your shoes and skin.<br><br><br>2. If you have that horrible itching from pesky bug bites, rub deodorant on the areas a few times a day until it vanishes.<div><br></div><div>3. For women that are well endowed, they know the experience of having sweat under their bra line. To prevent chafing and bacteria build up, rub a thin coating of deodorant on before getting dressed each day.</div><div><br></div><div>4. It is said because of it's drying agent, anti perspirant will dry out pimples, fever blisters and cold sores. Obviously just ensure you are using a different stick to stop the spread of bacteria.</div><div><br></div><div>5. An unusual but very useful tip is to apply deodorant on a squeaky door hinge to stop the noise.</div><div><br></div><div>6. For women, after shaving your bikini line, apply deodorant to these areas to prevent razor bumps. A great tip to remember this summer!</div><div><br></div><div>7. For men, when shaving your face, if you happen to nick yourself in the process, rubbing deodorant on these spots will stop the bleeding quickly.</div><div><br></div>A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-20842827691933133022016-03-23T08:25:00.000-07:002016-03-24T09:06:13.859-07:00Useful Tips for Vaseline<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cs5Km1HOKpg/VvK0gEYqFxI/AAAAAAAAJFk/keHUOdLklqoHwJnhYl42oZUQPbQuPTj1A/s1600/Uses%2BFor%2BVaseline.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cs5Km1HOKpg/VvK0gEYqFxI/AAAAAAAAJFk/keHUOdLklqoHwJnhYl42oZUQPbQuPTj1A/s320/Uses%2BFor%2BVaseline.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />1. <strong>Make your perfume&nbsp; last longer </strong>by applying Vaseline to your pulse points before spritzing on your favourite fragrance.<br /><br /><br />2. <strong>Shine your leather shoes and bags </strong>by wiping Vaseline over the leather. You only need a small amount since it goes a long way!<br /><br /><br />3. <strong>Apply around the edges of your nails</strong> before painting with nail polish. This allows you to easily wipe away the excess mess&nbsp;rather than it being on your skin.<br /><br /><br />4. Furthermore, p<strong>revent stuck on nail polish caps </strong>by rubbing some Vaseline on the neck of the polish bottle before storing away again.<br /><br /><br />5. <strong>Remove stains from linen napkins </strong>by putting a little Vaseline on the stain before you wash it.<br /><br /><br />6. If you&nbsp;use a self tanning lotion&nbsp;or spray, p<strong>revent uneven tanning marks&nbsp;</strong>by adding a small dab of Vaseline&nbsp;to any dry skin spots before applying.<br /><br /><br />7. <strong>Create your own lipgloss </strong>by applying Vaseline after putting on your regular lipstick. Plus it helps keep those puckers soft!<br /><br />8. If you have sensitive ears, dipping your earring posts in Vaseline will <strong>prevent your lobes from any irritation.</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong><br />9. When your baby is teething, applying a small amount to their chin will <strong>help from rashes and irritation</strong> when that extra drooling sets in.<br /><br /><br />10. <strong>Ensure soft feel all the time</strong> by rubbing Vaseline on your feet before bed and wearing socks to avoid a mess.<br /> A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-25429079000670096502016-03-21T14:00:00.003-07:002016-03-21T16:05:47.488-07:00The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kivs9ICzjRk/VvBdNy4gKuI/AAAAAAAAJFM/v5RkwK5BKkYjxmQvKLT1GI5st_yNvXRmA/s1600/Apple%2BCider%2BVinegar%2BBenefits.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kivs9ICzjRk/VvBdNy4gKuI/AAAAAAAAJFM/v5RkwK5BKkYjxmQvKLT1GI5st_yNvXRmA/s320/Apple%2BCider%2BVinegar%2BBenefits.png" width="242" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Over the past year, I've really grown to have an obsession with apple cider vinegar and swear by it for various reasons. <em>WHY</em> do I love it so much&nbsp;you might ask? Well let me fill you in on a few of the benefits of this miracle liquid!<br /><br />1. Cures toe nail fungus - Soak feet daily<br />2. Acts as a natural facial toner AND dries out present&nbsp;pimples - Spray on at bedtime and let work overnight<br />3. Rids warts - Apply morning &amp; night with a band aid overtop until cleared<br />4. Wards of flu and helps with sore throat -&nbsp;Shot glass full&nbsp;mixed with spoonful of honey<br />5.&nbsp;Relieves&nbsp;heart burn &amp;&nbsp;chronic reflux<br />6. Soothes itchy bug bites &amp; sunburn&nbsp;- Apply right to affected area<br />7.&nbsp;Natural&nbsp;appetite suppressant - Aids in weight loss<br />8. Dissolves kidney stones - and if you've ever had them, you know just how painful they are!<br />9. Vanishes bacterial infections&nbsp;from the inside - out<br />10. Cures nausea quickly<br />11. Reduces Arthritis<br />12.&nbsp;Proven to kill and/or slow down the process of Cancer&nbsp;cells<br />13. Relieves migraines<br />14. Regulates Glucose levels - Attention Diabetics!<br />15. Lowers blood pressure<br />16. Natural mouth wash - Do not ingest afterwards<br /><br />So what is better than an all-natural supplement you can purchase for a couple dollars at the grocery store?! I know quite a few adults who have taken a shot of ACV each morning and are healthier than most - myself included! Try it for yourself and make sure to share the information with friends and family.A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-69694867615039463312014-01-09T10:29:00.001-08:002014-01-09T10:29:22.802-08:00Alternative Uses for Cat Litter<p dir="ltr">Cat litter has so many more uses than just keeping your kitty&#8217;s litter box odors under control. Here are several more uses you may have never heard of:</p><p dir="ltr">1. Use cat litter in the&#160;bottom of your trash cans,&#160;especially outdoor ones to keep odor and moisture at bay. Just change it out about once a month.</p><p dir="ltr">2.Cat litter can be a saver for you in the&#160;winter if you keep some in your car trunk. It can help your tires grip if sprinkled near them when you are&#160;stuck in the snow.</p><p dir="ltr">3. If you have smelling ashtrays around, sprinkle some cat litter in them to help rid yourself of&#160;ash odor.</p><p dir="ltr">4. If your&#160;refrigerator has a terrible odor&#160;and you are at your Witt&#8217;s end, try emptying your fridge and placing a cookie sheet with Maxx Scoop cat litter in it. Wait a couple days and the odors should be gone.</p><p dir="ltr">5. If you have&#160;spills in your driveway or garage that are oil based&#160;(motor oil, paint etc.), cat litter can help soak up the mess. Just sprinkle some on and wait for it to work its magic, and then sweep it up.</p><p dir="ltr">6. Stinky work boots&#160;got you down? Fill old socks with litter and place them in your shoes overnight.</p><p dir="ltr">7. If you have plants that are moisture-sensitive, adding a small amount of cat litter&#160;to the potting soil&#160;that you plant them in can help keep the right amount of moisture in.</p><p dir="ltr">8. Do you have&#160;mole or prairie dog issues in your fields? Wet some cat litter and fill in the holes. Most animals that dig homes hate it and will evacuate.</p><p dir="ltr">9. Dried flowers&#160;are so beautiful, but can be a pain to dry out beautifully. Try place a small layer of cat litter in an airtight container and then placing your flowers on top of it. Seal it and wait a week.</p><p dir="ltr">10. Antique items are fun to own, but often come with a&#160;musty or moldy smell.&#160;To get rid of this odor, place a small amount of litter in a zipper style bag and place the items in it. (This works great for books!). The smell should be gone after about a week.</p><p dir="ltr">11. Instead of buying expensive&#160;fake flower steadying items&#160;like foam, arrange them in some litter in a pot. It will allow you to set an arrangement up beautifully, and allow you to change it out easier as well for cleaning or making a whole new arrangement.</p><p dir="ltr">12. BBQing is fun, but waiting for the&#160;fires and coals to go out&#160;can be annoying. Instead, use some cat litter. It is also good to use when starting up your bonfires by placing as a base to start your campfire on.</p><p dir="ltr">13. Aquariums are a pain to maintain, especially if you keep&#160;getting algae.&#160;A tablespoon per 10 gallons will help clear up the problem.</p><p dir="ltr">&#160;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Teygu0U2x5M/Us7qeVbs4LI/AAAAAAAAE-Q/1HvJgOxy_HE/s1600/Maxx-Scoop-Step-One.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Teygu0U2x5M/Us7qeVbs4LI/AAAAAAAAE-Q/1HvJgOxy_HE/s640/Maxx-Scoop-Step-One.jpeg"> </a> </div>A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-48420453211349204382014-01-03T08:19:00.001-08:002016-03-21T13:23:34.883-07:00Tip of the Day: Cleaning your Stove HoodAs we cook everyday, buildup is bound to occur; especially in places that you may not take notice of. One of my biggest pet peeves is the grime that accumulates on top of our stove hood! Because for many of us, our hoods stand taller than us, we tend to not pay attention to it much. For me, I make it a habit of cleaning this area every few days by doing the following:<br /><br />1. Pour either <i>vegetable oil</i> or<i> mineral oil</i> on a cloth and wipe the area vigorously. It is also good to wipe down the surrounding cupboards or walls as splatters frequent those places as well! and can be difficult to remove if left for too long!<br /><br />2. Once all debris is removed, take another clean, damp cloth and wipe down the area again.<br /><br />3. Finish by drying and buffing to shine.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--FwkmSMeaVE/VvBYH8a6RAI/AAAAAAAAJE4/qRbchsUsALMXXlnm_9YzW7HgqCrk-h9Vg/s1600/20160321_160434.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--FwkmSMeaVE/VvBYH8a6RAI/AAAAAAAAJE4/qRbchsUsALMXXlnm_9YzW7HgqCrk-h9Vg/s320/20160321_160434.png" width="242" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-24449470623050841422013-12-03T09:37:00.001-08:002016-03-21T13:28:58.415-07:00Tip of the Day #332: Cleaning Window BlindsMany of us swear when we got a home that we would never put up blinds because we all remember growing up having to help our mom clean them all the time--and it wasn't the easiest of jobs! Nonetheless, somehow they ended up everywhere in our house. Well, over the years, I have found some easy &amp; unique ways to dust and clean blinds to keep me from going crazy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zejGL2zAiuw/Up4W45S0T9I/AAAAAAAAEuk/7KFqHkj2gyI/s1600/blinds_18ogv8n-18ogvdt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zejGL2zAiuw/Up4W45S0T9I/AAAAAAAAEuk/7KFqHkj2gyI/s320/blinds_18ogv8n-18ogvdt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />1. Wrap a sock or cloth around a ruler to clean thin, narrow blinds easily. This is especially good for metal blinds that are fragile and easy to bend.<br /><br /><br />&nbsp;2. To keep dust at a minimum, rub a fabric dryer sheet onto both sides of the blinds. This will not prevent dust but it will cut down on the amount of dust that clings to your blinds as well!<br /><br /><br />3. Slip socks onto both hands and rub between each blind - - this cleans both sides of the blinds quickly at the same time. You can also add cleaner to the mix to remove any debris--spray vinegar or a mild soap mix (can even be laundry detergent &amp; water) onto the sock, then clean accordingly.<br /><br /><br />4. If blinds have been neglected and are very dirty, lay an old sheet or cloth under the blinds before cleaning. You do not want to transfer the dust and dirt from the blinds onto the floor - - then you have to clean the same dirt twice.<br /><br /><br />5. When you are vacuuming your floors, use the brush attachment to clean blinds. This is great for removing dust from hard to reach blinds in tall windows.<br /><br /><br />6. If your blinds are really dirty, use a paintbrush to clean them. You can dip the paintbrush into soapy water, oil soap or plain water for extra cleaning power. Make sure to use a dry cloth to remove excess cleaner and clean the brush often to prevent transferring dirt.<br /><br />Hope that helps all of you as much as these tips have helped me! :) A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882000574741988862.post-68491284893128847742013-11-28T10:23:00.001-08:002013-11-28T10:23:12.920-08:00Tired of scraping your car windows in the winter???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hOtzDvsu08I/UpeJzAPKi1I/AAAAAAAAEpE/Fmxakly0R74/s1600/Ice+Dozer+Plus.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hOtzDvsu08I/UpeJzAPKi1I/AAAAAAAAEpE/Fmxakly0R74/s320/Ice+Dozer+Plus.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar to one part water and spray on your car windows at night. In the morning, they should be clear of any icy mess! Hooray for clean windows and getting to work on time :)A Mum 'n the Ovenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076318390363317238noreply@blogger.com1